Group Exercise Instructor at Mt Desert Island YMCA – Bar Harbor, Maine

Reports to: the Health and Wellness Director

Group Exercise Instructor summary: Conducts group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Efficiently builds community within the class. Modifies class to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Wage range: $16 to $22 hourly.

The candidate must have a Group Fitness Instructor certification or be certified within 90 days of hire with a nationally recognized organization (e.g., ACE, NASM) or through the YMCA of the USA courses. We are willing to train candidates new to leading classes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Member and Participant Relationship Building

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the Health and Wellness Director, to accomplish the YMCA's mission and goals, and support a positive impact on participants.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with the YMCA.
• Celebrates members' achievements related to program or personal goals, mastery of specific skills, or overall health and well-being.
• Show a sincere interest in the members and guests.
• Handle members’ complaints and concerns quickly and effectively.

Organizational Duties

• Arrive before class start time to set up equipment and meet new participants.
• Keeps accurate attendance records and reports them to the supervisor.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and neatness of the class venues (including picking up loose equipment/debris, refilling wipe/towel dispensers, etc.)
• Uphold YMCA rules/policies and ensure members are abiding by them.
• Keep up to date with all continuing education as it is required.

Safety Duties

• Observe and adjust the approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Supervise and ensure safety in the class venues, gymnasium, and multi-purpose room.
• Assist members in learning the proper use of any equipment and form.
• Ensure class equipment is stored and safely secured.
• Check equipment for proper working conditions, and if unable to fix something, report it to the Health & Wellness Director.
• Follows YMCA procedures; responds to emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Required Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, Group Exercise Certification or YMCA of USA instructor course, MRTQ Health & Safety Orientation

Training

• Must have great communication skills
• Must have excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to perform and demonstrate appropriate and correct techniques for class participants.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs.
• Must have the physical ability to respond in an emergency.